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Nick Offerman review big-hearted humorist supersedes Ron Swanson

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Nick OffermanReviewTheatre Royal, Drury Lane Parks and Recreation actor is his own modest self in a show that has rugged charm in spades, from his rocking-chair-on-the-stoop delivery of stories to entertaining acoustic guitar songs Ron Swanson is why everyone’s here – but Ron Swanson’s not what we get. It can feel like peevishness or perversion when a famous entertainer refuses to give fans what they want. But not with Nick Offerman, who has something even more delightful to offer us than his beloved Parks and Recreation alter ego: himself. Read More...

Slipknot's Corey Taylor answers your questions: 'Donald Trump makes me want to eat my shoes' | Slipk

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Culture webchatsSlipknotInterviewSlipknot's Corey Taylor answers your questions: 'Donald Trump makes me want to eat my shoes'Ben Beaumont-ThomasFrom his thoughts on racism in metal to wearing that mask, Slipknot’s frontman is typically outspoken when answering readers’ questions The Guardian’s product and service reviews are independent and are in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative. We will earn a commission from the retailer if you buy something through an affiliate link. Read More...

There are ghosts in the land: how US mega-dairies are killing off small farms

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Animals farmedFarmingA collapse in the number of dairy farmers in states such as Minnesota is destroying livelihoods and hollowing out rural life Read more: mega-dairies, disappearing wells, and Arizona’s deepening water crisis In late January last year, ​dairy farmers filled ​a pub in the tiny town of Greenwald, Minnesota (population 238)​. Organisers ​from the Land Stewardship Project – a sustainable agriculture nonprofit – ​expected 50 people to attend, but ​​130 showed up from all corners of the state. Read More...